MET 622 - Advanced Mineral Processing

(3 units)

Scientific and engineering principles involved in froth flotation. Concepts of the liquid state, thermodynamics of surfaces and adsorption, chemistry of flotation, and flotation separations.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. articulate the engineering principals involved in froth floatation.
2. demonstrate the concepts of the liquid state, thermodynamics of surfaces and adsorption, chemistry of flotation, and flotation separations.
3. demonstrate an ability to communicate effectivly in a group setting.
4. learn skills on how to present and defend their work to a wide range of audience.
5. use the knowledge acquired in this course to design, validate, and optimize flotation circuits with given industrial problems.

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